A patient of DVT was stabilized on warfarin. This person was given phenobarbitone. Which of the following is the likely interaction between the two drugs?
Correct Answer: Phenobarbitone increases the metabolism of warfarin
Description: -- Barbiturates like phenobarbitone are powerful enzyme inducers -- These increase the metabolism of warfarin and decrease its anticoagulant effect.
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